Location: Portland, Oregon

Start Date: 08-17-2026

Contract Type: Per-Diem

Shift Type: Per diem, 8.5-hour shifts, days and times vary based on availability

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $34 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patients with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs
• Provide direct therapeutic interventions to help patients improve communication and swallowing skills
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other therapists to ensure comprehensive patient care
• Educate patients and families on treatment strategies and home exercises
• Document patient progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
• Current Oregon state licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) or CFY candidates welcome
• Experience working with pediatric populations preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of speech and language development
• Proficient in conducting diagnostic assessments and interpreting results
• Knowledge of swallowing disorders and treatment techniques
• Excellent documentation and organizational skills
• Ability to build rapport with patients and families
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR)

Benefits

• Flexible per diem scheduling to fit your life
• Opportunity to pick up shifts that work for you
• Access to professional development and continuing education
• A supportive team that values your clinical expertise
• Rewarding work with pediatric patients
• Referral bonus program for bringing in fellow clinicians

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